Wishing you all a happy winter break from December 22nd to January 6th. Students will return to Merrill on January 7th.

Patrice Underwood

Principal

Email:
Patrice_Underwood@dpsk12.net

Phone:
720-424-0631

Department(s):
Leadership

I have been in education for all of my adult life, and I LOVE learning! I am the proud and humbled principal of Merrill Middle School (the BEST middle school). I attended Metro, CU Denver, LSU and DU for Social Sciences, Secondary Education, Cultural Anthropology, and Educational Leadership and Policy Reform. I believe that every student comes with their own unique brilliance and has so much to share. I have worked as a teacher and leader at Merrill, CKAP, Rachel B. Noel, West Leadership Academy, Denver Discovery School and I’m now back at Merrill. I lead through my values of Community, Diversity, Equity, Celebration and Integrity. I have prioritized creating safe and successful spaces for every type of learner.